Fall 2023 Information!
Phoenix PONY Baseball is an all volunteer led, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing players of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to play baseball in the Phoenix area (Ahwatukee, Laveen & South Mountain Village). Our league focuses on developing players into successful athletes and people while fostering lifelong friendships between the players and their families.
Registration:
Play is open to players of all ages and skill levels who want to play baseball. Players do not need to have a team or be affiliated with a team. All that is required is that they have an interest in learning/playing the game. In fact, most recreational players register individually and are assigned to a team!
Registration slots are limited in each division to only the number of slots that we have confirmed coaches for. If there are more players that we have coaches to coach them, players will be placed on a wait list until a coach volunteers. Wait list player will then be notified in the order they signed up that an opening is available for them. We urge people who are planning to coach or are considering coaching to sign up early.
Key Dates for Fall 2023:
May 1st 2023 – Early Bird Regular Registration Opens with $15 off regular fees.
July 4th – Early Bird Registration ends
July 22nd & 29th – Mandatory player skills evaluation (see details below). Players unable to attend will be a hat pick during the draft.
Skills Evaluation Day 1 - Pinto 8U Division
Date: Saturday, 7/22/2023
Time: Sign-in at 8:00 AM / Skills Eval to start at 8:45 AM
Fields: Mountain Vista Park (MVP 1).
Skills Evaluation Day 2 - Mustang 10U Division
Date: Saturday, 7/29/2023
Time: Sign-in at 7:30 AM / Skills Eval to start at 8:15 AM
Fields: Mountain Vista Park (MVP 1).
Skills Evaluation Day 2 - Bronco 12U Division
Date: Saturday, 7/29/2023
Time: Sign-in at 8:45 AM / Skills Eval to start at 9:30 AM
Fields: Mountain Vista Park (MVP 1).
MVP is located at 13647 S 50th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
August 1st – Registration Ends
August 2nd & 3rd – Coaches Draft (Pinto, Mustangs & Broncos)
August 4th – Coaches Clinic
August 5th – Practices start
August 12th – Umpire Clinic
August 19th - Opening Day
September 25th to October 8th - Fall Break / No Games
October 28th 2023 - Last Regular Season Games
October 30th to November 18th - Playoff Games
Team Assignment Information:
Champions players will be assigned to teams based on age category by the Division Director
Shetland 6U players will be assigned to teams/coaches by the Shetland Director. If a player has a friend in the league, they have the option to request to be on the same team as their friend and we will work to accommodate those requests but we cannot guarantee placement with friends.
All other players will be asked to participate in a low-stress, fun, skills evaluation clinic. The purpose of this evaluation is not to limit any players from playing, but rather to rank players’ skill sets so that each team has an equal distribution of talent. Players will be drafted by coaches on the Monday following the skills evaluation. Details of the draft will be provided to coaches prior to the draft.
We Welcome Your Support:
As an all volunteer non-profit Organization, we are always looking for league members to donate to the league.
Volunteering to assist with league events is always needed. Please consider volunteering some time this Fall to make 2023 the best season yet for all our players.
Additionally, because league enrollment does not cover the costs associated with running the league, we rely on sponsors to make up the difference. If you or someone you know would be willing to sponsor Phoenix PONY Baseball, please let know and we will help with the process.